Better Business Bureau Report for
Camp Joy

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Camp Joy
Address: 10117 Old 3C Highway
PO Box 157
  Clarksville, OH 45113
Phone: (937) 289-2031
(800) 300-7094
Web Address: www.joec.org
Also known as:Camp Joy Foundation
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Joy Outdoor Education Center
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation

Year, State Incorporated: 1959, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Helping people grow and succeed through life-long, experience-based learning.

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BBB Accreditation

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 10/27/2010.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, Joy Outdoor Education Center (Camp Joy) adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Joy Outdoor Education Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

JOEC's Camp Joy partners with other agencies to provide a residential camp experience and follow-up weekend retreats or reunions to children living in poverty or low-income households. Medical camps address the special needs of grieving children and children with medical conditions, including cancer, heart conditions, hemophilia, sickle cell, muscular dystrophy, and juvenile arthritis. Day camps are non-residential camps that provide positive summer activities for children living in the communities surrounding JOEC. The Outdoor School Program transforms the classroom and academic curriculum into a hands-on learning experience. The Leadership and Development Program facilitates leadership training and team-building for businesses, organizations, universities, and high schools and provides financial support to the youth programs.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Camp Joy's program expenses were:

  
Youth Programs 1,524,769
Leadership 691,274
Total Program Expenses: $2,216,043
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Amy Thompson, Executive Director, Joy Outdoor Education Center, LLC
Compensation*:
 $68,552

Highest Paid Executive: Mr. Mike McGinty,Executive Director, Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation
Compensation*: $90,699

Chair of the Board: Ms. Leigh Prop
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Senior Vice President, Retail Executive, Fifth Third Bank

Board Size: 16

Paid Staff Size: 132

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $281,651, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity's is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Joy Outdoor Education Center's audited financial statements - combined for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Program Revenue - Youth 1,316,687
Program Revenue - Leadership 765,204
Contributions and Grants 281,651
Realized and Unrealized Gain, Net 166,422
Dividend and Interest Income 21,643
Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets -19,163
Total Income $2,532,444


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 92%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 6% 

Total income   $2,532,444
  Program expenses $2,216,043
  Fund raising expenses 39,864
  Administrative expenses 143,518
 
Total expenses   $2,399,425
Income in Excess of Expenses   133,019
Beginning net assets   4,213,256
Ending net assets   4,346,275
Total liabilities   461,456
Total assets   $4,807,731


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Mailing Address

               

PO Box 157
Clarksville, OH 45113

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